Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Malta
Malta: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was -3 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Malta, 1986–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Malta is -3 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 107.1% on the previous year and down 159.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Malta peaked at 42.55 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -15.36 % change on previous year, in 2006.
Malta ranks 131st of 164 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Malta, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 27.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 40.03 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 1988 | -3.31 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 1989 | -4.8 % change on previous year | +45.2% |
| 1990 | -0.7358 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 1991 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -480.9% |
| 1992 | 22.75 % change on previous year | +711.9% |
| 1993 | -7.7 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 1994 | 13.12 % change on previous year | -270.4% |
| 1995 | 11.75 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 1996 | 6.91 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
| 1997 | -6.47 % change on previous year | -193.7% |
| 1998 | -6.62 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1999 | -3.76 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 2000 | -9.41 % change on previous year | +149.9% |
| 2001 | 6.96 % change on previous year | -174.0% |
| 2002 | 4.74 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 2003 | 20.14 % change on previous year | +325.3% |
| 2004 | 18.76 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 29.54 % change on previous year | +57.5% |
| 2006 | -15.36 % change on previous year | -152.0% |
| 2007 | 10.87 % change on previous year | -170.7% |
| 2008 | 13.74 % change on previous year | +26.4% |
| 2009 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 2010 | -0.6449 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 2011 | -4.83 % change on previous year | +648.7% |
| 2012 | -10.68 % change on previous year | +121.2% |
| 2013 | 7.75 % change on previous year | -172.5% |
| 2014 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2015 | -8.35 % change on previous year | -264.8% |
| 2016 | 15.21 % change on previous year | -282.1% |
| 2017 | 7.65 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2018 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 2019 | 20.04 % change on previous year | +388.8% |
| 2020 | 7.5 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 2021 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 2022 | -10.16 % change on previous year | -627.0% |
| 2023 | 42.55 % change on previous year | -518.9% |
| 2024 | -3 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's -3 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.89 % change on previous year. (52 countries reporting)
- Malta's -3 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.72 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.9 % change on previous year | -4.8 % change on previous year | 40.03 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | 3.2 % change on previous year | -7.7 % change on previous year | 22.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.55 % change on previous year | -15.36 % change on previous year | 29.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.53 % change on previous year | -10.68 % change on previous year | 20.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.76 % change on previous year | -10.16 % change on previous year | 42.55 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 128 Kyrgyzstan -2.24 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Nepal -2.28 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Tanzania -2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 132 United Arab Emirates -3.42 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Cote d'Ivoire -3.49 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Trinidad and Tobago -3.6 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Malta?
- Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Malta was -3 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 42.55 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.36 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Malta rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
- Malta ranks 131st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 159.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military expenditure SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.